Roswell K87 Microphone
Best versatile condenser for vocalists seeking vintage warmth and clarity.
These microphones are built for engineers who value absolute honesty over vintage character. By stripping away artificial coloration and transformer-induced grit, they provide a pristine, high-resolution canvas that is perfect for layering tracks. You sacrifice the 'mojo' of classic tube gear, but you gain unmatched clarity and surgical precision.
$968.00
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Front End Audio
Who it's for
- Vocalists seeking a professional studio sound without the vintage price tag
- Audio engineers prioritizing clean, high-fidelity recordings for critical tracking sessions
- Multi-instrumentalists needing one reliable microphone for various studio applications
Who should skip it
- Producers requiring omnidirectional or figure-eight patterns for complex spatial recording
- Home recordists who prefer making quick tonal adjustments directly on hardware
- Budget-conscious beginners looking for an entry-level condenser microphone
Performance breakdown
Sonic Neutrality
Delivers an uncolored, honest signal that captures sources exactly as intended.
Self-Noise Floor
Extremely quiet operation ensures pristine recordings even during delicate, soft passages.
Build Integrity
Solid steel construction provides reassuring durability for long-term studio use.
Transient Response
Fast, accurate capture makes it ideal for detailed acoustic instruments.
EQ Responsiveness
The flat frequency response takes post-processing adjustments exceptionally well.
Component Quality
Hand-populated, audiophile-grade circuitry reflects meticulous attention to internal detail.
Key Specs
Acoustic Principle
Pressure gradient transducer
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Capsule
Large diaphragm, 34mm O.D. True Condenser, K67/K87 style
Diaphragm
Imported Mylar, center terminated
Frequency Range
20 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
14 mV/Pa
Impedance
112 Ohms
Equivalent noise
11 dBA
Supply voltage
48±4 VDC
Output
Electronically balanced (transformerless)
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